Some items you may want to bring are outlined below. These are suggestions and may not be necessities for everyone.

Money for:

• laundry
• books/supplies
• food
• clothes
• mailbox
• personal items
• cleaning supplies

Other items:

• alarm clock or clock radio
• answering machine
• bicycle (with a good lock)
• calculator
• calendars (daily and planner)
• camera
• carpet
• class supplies - paper, pencils, study aids
• cleaning supplies - broom, mop, small vacuum
• computer/laptop
• desk lamp (non-halogen)
• first aid supplies
• flashlight
• hangers
• iron and ironing board
• laundry basket, detergent
• microwave (max 700 watts)
• plants
• popcorn popper (hot air only)
• posters and pictures (no nails)
• refrigerator (max 4.3 cubic ft)
• sewing kit
• sheets, pillows, pillowcases, blankets
• tape, scissors, stapler
• telephone, answering machine (if subscribed to landline service)
• towels
• TV, stereo, VCR, DVD player
• UL approved electrical power strips with built-in circuit breakers (see examples on the right)
• umbrella
• wall hangings (no nails)
• wastebasket

See also Suggestions of What NOT to Bring.

For additional suggestions of what to bring and not bring, please refer to the Living On Campus Brochure.